Mexican Cinnamon Cookies

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Serves: 48

1 C. butter, softened
1/2 C. confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 C. sifted flour
1 tsp. Mexican cinnamon
1 tsp. Mexican vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 C. granulated sugar or 3/4 C. confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

In large bowl with electric mixer at high speed, beat butter until light and fluffy. At low speed, beat in 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, flour, cinnamon, mexican vanilla and salt just until combined. Dough will be stiff. Shape into a ball; wrap in wax paper. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

To make ball cookies, roll into 3/4-inch balls. To make flat cookies, roll into 1-inch balls and flatten with fingers to about 1/4 inch thickness. Place 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Combine sugar and cinnamon. Roll hot cookies in mixture. Cool and sprinkle with remaining mixture.

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